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Dear D'Arcy

By D'Arcy Vandenberg


Leopard Trend and My Picks You Don’t Want to Miss!

leopard trend

leopard trend

leopard trend

Leopard Button-Up Top {here} H&M deal $29.99 Black Jeans {here} Black Scarf {similar here} Boots {similar here} Belt {here}

fall photo shoot in Little cotton wood canyon

Outfit details below! This look would be cute with a black top or even a denim button up and black pants.

old truck photo shoo

old truck photo shoot

lace dress {here & similar here} leopard clutch {similar here and here} heals {similar here}

Leopard Trend: Leopard prints are everywhere for Fall and one of the best ways to elevate your everyday style. I have always had leopard print in my wardrobe. It’s a pattern that you can have fun with and a little touch can add interest & playfulness to your outfit. Animal prints have long been a wardrobe staple for stylish woman, but get ready to see this trend really take off. 

I love that this year it is a huge trend and showing up in a BIG way from jackets to handbags. You really can’t go wrong with adding a little bit of leopard to your wardrobe. I like to think of leopard as a neutral and it is a print that never really goes out of style… You can mix it with patterns and have fun with it! It’s not just a pattern to wear with black or brown, mix it up, play with the print, try it with a plaid, denim and even lace like I have shown. Go ahead, give leopard a try!

Enjoy your week and remember, if you need outfit advice or help with a outfit leave a comment below and all be happy to help you out! OX, D’Arcy.

PS: Do you love leopard print?

Here are some of my favorite way’s to play with this on trend print & some of my favorite pieces to purchase:

outfit inspiration

Leopard Cardigan {here} {similar here} Plaid Top {similar here} Jeans {similar here} Booties Old {similar here} Arm Candy {similar here}

outfit inspiration

Olive Coat { similar here} Striped Top {similar here} Leopard Clutch {similar here} Jeans {similar here} Shoes {similar here}

outfit inspiration

Leopard Jacket old {similar here} Gingham Top old {similar here} Jeans {here} Louis Vuitton bag Retired {similar here} Booties {here}

leopard print collection

I will be wearing these alot! Brit : Ultra chic & versatile zippered ankle bootie by Pic & Pay {here}

animal instincts animal print

I can’t get enough leopard this Fall and these earrings are so lightweight you won’t want to stop wearing them! By James Ascher

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Fall Bucket List 12 Must Do Fall Activities

white kitchen, marble, super white quartzite counter tops

Bath and Body Works Fall candle collection, my favorite is leaves. Costco Fall flowers & candy corn make it feel like fall! My shirt is by Trunk old, similar here & here.

white kitchen, marble, super white quartzite counter tops

Hello Beautiful’s! You know how much I love Fall (it’s going to be my Birthday month!) and how much I love to do & enjoy all things Fall! So I thought it would be fun to do a Fall bucket list to share with you, since you loved my Winter bucket list last year (If you missed that check it out here!). I hope it inspires you to get in the spirt of the season and check a couple things off the list as well! OX

  1. PUMPKIN PATCH – Well of course, an annual event around year! Even if my kids are big and over it! I still drag them out for a family day (normally it’s bribed with food).  I always have a large assortment of pumpkins on our porch, steps and entryway. So this is a great time to have everyone pick a verity and help decorate! 
  2. HAUNTED HOUSE– A perfect date with the family, my boys will be really into this! I haven’t been to one since high school, so wish me luck!
  3. A day in front of a fire with a cozy blanket, a cup of tea, a candle burning and a great book!
  4. Go on an OUTDOOR HIKE, where the colors are stunning and the air is crisp!
  5. Go to a COLLAGE FOOTBALL game!  We have to go support Auston Tesch #53 for Weber state at least once a year! It’s always fun and last year my mom was here to go support him too! 
  6. Take a FALL DRIVE where the leaves are in full glory. I love grabbing a warm drink and taking a drive with my hubby to see the color’s. It’s fun to grab a meal out and make it a date. When we lived in California, we would go with the entire family,(my mom & my sister) to Oak Glen and pick apples, boy do I miss those days.
  7. Make a HOMEMADE PIE, I haven’t made a pie from scratch in a few years. I used to love making apple pies, when we had so many apple trees in California! (I need to plant a couple apple trees)
  8. JUMP INTO A PILE OF LEAVES and get a cute picture! I will wait for my boys to rake all the leaves up! hehe
  9. Make a big POT OF CHILI (my veggie chili recipe is below) and watch Hocus Pocus! I mean what is fall without watching Hocus Pocus at least 10 times!
  10. Create a FALL WARDROBE CAPSULE, these wardrobe capsules have been all the rage, (have you heard of them?) with fall being most peoples favorite time to shop, it’s a great time to create one for you. Help yourself to get inspiration and pick out classic pieces to build your wardrobe for Fall.
  11. Spend the WEEKEND with GIRLFRIENDS in PJ’S watching HALLMARK MOVIES. Of course we’ll do face mask, drink wine and eat all kinds of yummy food! Who’s ready for a sleep over?
  12. Enjoy a FIRE ON THE DECK making s’mores, under cozy blankets enjoying the crisp fall air! I will be decorating my back deck for fall this year! Unfortunately it’s a short season here in Utah, So I have never decorated the back deck for fall. This year we are going too spend more time wrapped in blankets enjoying the crisp air.

pumpkins, hay bails and old wagon

fall pumpkin patch

Corn Maze Fun: Outfit details- Cardigan old: similar here & here, Black tee Here, Shoes similar here, Camo moto pants, Old: Similar here and here here 

Neverfull extra large bag

 Louis Vuitton, fall nails, purchase color  here and Starbucks. Three of my favorite things!

My Easy Veggie Chili Recipe: (slow cooker) So easy you’ll make it a ton!

1 large can of chili beans and sauce

1 can each of pinto, kidney, red beans drained and rinsed

1 large can of tomato sauce

1 can of crushed tomatoes

1 cup of water

1 each of  a red, yellow, green bell peppers, washed and chopped

1 large onion chopped and browned

4 cloves of garlic chopped browned

1 tablespoon of butter (for browning onion and garlic)

1 tablespoon of chili powder

1 tablespoon of onion salt

1 tablespoon of kitchen bouquet (browning seasoning)

1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

crushed red pepper seasoning to taste

shredded cheese (for topping)

Brown the onions and garlic in the butter, then add everything (except cheese) into the crockpot on low in the morning and come home to a yummy meal! You can brown turkey or meat of choice with a chili seasoning packet and add that, but you’ll need another can of tomato sauce. Serve with corn bread, fritos or soda crackers! 

Extra toppings optional: sour cream, green onions, hot sauce I hope you try it and let me know what you think. It’s a family favorite around here! 

As promised I shared ALL the weekend sales on my instagram stories under Shopping!

I picked some of my favorite things and shared the deals, so go check them out!

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time out of your day to spend a little bit of time with me. If you have any question, please remember to leave a comment. I love helping my friends out! OX, D’Arcy

 

 

 

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8 must have Spring items! Watch my Fashion segment Today on @Fox13

8 spring items you need

leather Jacket sold out, white tee sold out similar here, Skirt here, flowers here, wedges here

standards and practices

8 items every woman needs for Spring

 

8 items ever woman needs!

 

8 items ever woman needs!

 8 Must have Spring items, Every woman needs to have in her Spring wardrobe!                                                                    I added a couple of choices so my Shopping list is 13 items                                                                                1.| Blessed Tee 2.| HAPPY  tee 3.| Chambray Skirt 4.|Utah Tee                                                                             5.|Sunset Tee 6.|Statement earrings 7.| Wedge 8.| Wedge                                                                                       9. Ark Bag 10.|Ciara round bag 11.|Sunglasses 12.|Denim jacket                                                                          13.|White Jeans                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    8 Must have Spring Items, every woman needs to have in her Spring wardrobe!                                 Great wardrobe builders and basics to dress up items you might all ready have in your closet. I love pieces that are on trend but aren’t really “trendy” by this I mean you can add any of these pieces to your wardrobe and have them to pull out for seasons to come. Classic white jeans, a denim jacket that is a perfect layering piece, a neutral bag in a fun shape, a basic chambray shirt, you really can’t go wrong! Add a fun bag & a statement earring to your closet favorites and it give your whole outfit the look of being all new! All 8 of these piece help build your wardrobe and give it a touch of Spring.                            
–Denim Skirt= Really this flattering skirt is chambray, soft and a flattering length that you can dress up or wear with tee shirt and flip flops. A great wardrobe staple piece. This company specializes in sizes 0-22 with on trend and great quality pieces.  Standards and Practices, is one of my New favorite shopping sites.
–Graphic tees =Everyone loves a tee shirt and cute Graphic’s, sayings and state speciality tee’s are a big trend this spring!  (This cute local Utah company)  My Humble Threads makes the cutest specialty tee’s unique, soft and so cute! Get an extra 15% off with my code HEROES I love to support woman owned local companies, go check this one out! Items for babies to adults.
– Spring bags = You’ll love these bags and are seeing with every Spring outfit look… There On my Hottest trends ALERT, The Ciara round bag and the Ark Bag. Perfect for lunch or the beach you’ll use these bags every Spring and Summer! A great Straw or bamboo bag will always be in style! On sale Now at The Bagtique
–Statement earrings =bright and colorful to dress up any outfit, light weight and right on trend at an affordable price. On SALE now for $15 at The Bagtique
– Sunglasses =A great new pair of Sunglasses that go with everything and come in several colors Here
–White jeans =People get nervous about white jeans but they really do go with everything and look great on every shape. I personally think everyone should grab a pair!
– Denim jacket =Perfect for layering and a great basic! Kut from the Kloth is my favorite, as I have stated before here and here for more styling options. It’s fit is so flattering and tapers in at the waist for a slimming effect. 
–Wedge sandal =easy to wear elongates the leg and looks great with jeans to skirts! It’s a must have trend again this year. I can stand in these all day long, so comfortable!

 

I will be talking more about these 8 must have Spring piece today on Fox13 The Place! Heres the link to view the show.

 

I hope you enjoyed my picks! Let me know if you grabbed any of the pieces or if you have a stying question! Ox, D’Arcy

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Spring Beauty round up & A Fresh floral outfit

Spring outfit, Bright colors & white

Spring outfit, Bright colors & white

Spring outfit, Bright colors & white

Spring jacket similar here, and an affordable one here Summer dress similar here, and a floral one I love Here White wedge sandals similar here and must have bag here and another one I think you would love here!

spring bag

Cult Gaia Bamboo hand bag & old Juicy ring similar one here

Hello Beautiful’s,

Today I want to share with you some of my favorite products and some new favorite’s I have found for Spring. I am having Spring fever with all this rain and grey skies in Utah, I thought I would also share my latest “ready for Spring outfit” a fresh floral look I wore over the weekend and had tons of compliments on my jacket (that is over 20 years old!) It looks new because I really do only wear it a couple times every spring…It just screams SPRING with it’s bright colors and helps cure the blues! The colors make me happy and the large flowers reminds me of the 70’s which takes me back to my childhood! I really think you should buy clothing that speaks to you and if it brings back a memory even better!       Now to my Spring beauty round up….I know you will love these products like I do and I hope if you grab a couple you’ll come back here and comment your thoughts.

 

skin care

The perfect mask to make your skin glow! Bare minerals face mask

Coconut body glow

The product that gives your skin a little shimmer, while giving you moisture your skin needs!          BodyGlow by Kopari Beauty

Coconut body glow

You know I love anything coconut and this product is perfect for a light weight oil that helps give you moisture with out being sticky.  BodyOil By Kopari

beauty products

A Perfect product to help you Contour like a pro….Bare minerals bronzer & highlighter

Summer bronzer

We all need a great bronzer for Summer and this one you can use all over! Buxom Bronzer

Lip plumper

I am a sucker for a good lip gloss & it’s a plus if it has a plumper! I love all the colors and that it’s not sticky! Buxom lip gloss

nude shade eyeshadow pallet

I love a great nude palette, it’s perfect for that “no make up” look Buxom eyeshadow pallet

hair care product

All hair types need a great hair oil to keep our hair in tip top shape, special after the dry WINTER…. kerastase-elixir-ultime-original-oil-huile-sublime-hair-oil

Hair care product

kerastase resistance ciment therimque hair serum

Strengthening leave-in treatment for weak, over-processed and damaged hair.

 

Shopping some of my personal Favorite products perfect for Spring! (really any season) I linked all the products above but I am linking the shopping sites below as well.  So many great products sometimes it’s hard to choose.  Happy Shopping!

Buxom Cosmetics, Kerastase, Kopari, BareMinerals

Hello Beautiful

Musely Collagen & Multivitamin powder

Hello Beautiful by Musely is a collagen & multivitamin powder that you can add to coffee or your water bottle. That is suppose to increase skins firmness by 23%. We start loosing our collagen in our 20’s and because great skin doesn’t just happen with what you slather on top- it comes from within… I plan on using for 40 days and will report back to you. As I post this I noticed their having a SALE $26 instead of $35… Grab a box or 2 

Are you guy’s getting Spring fever or Spring cleaning? I started Spring cleaning over the weekend as well as organizing to get ready to sell our home to down size (I shared some of my organizing in my instagram stories view in highlights) This is the longest we have lived in a house (12 years) in our 25 years together and we decided now is the time to sell and build our dream smaller house (I already started sketching) …. Just in time for Spring cleaning!  Oh…the stuff I have collected over the last 12 years not to mention having owned 3 clothing stores….My props and seasonal items are out of control! So needless to say I have been working like crazy cleaning out, donating, organizing and down scaling (I’ll make sure to do a post on the whole house and every room before I de -personalize it)….I know some of you are saying “didn’t you just build your DREAM kitchen?” Yes..Yes I did and it took me years…and the counter tops go in a few day’s and I will share with you the finished product! It really is beautiful and I will miss not being able to enjoy it….sometimes that’s just the way live goes. Great things are always worth the wait! 

As they say Spring is a fresh start….BOY are we getting them…. exciting things happening…..Our oldest is graduating college, I am starting a new career and we’re selling our home! Good things happen in 3’s:) I did have to keep telling my self this a couple of months ago when bad thing’s happened in 3’s & happing in our life… Every time I turned around something big was breaking…I would remind myself “good things are happening, good things are happening!” Stay positive in the mist of a storm! It’s hard to do a lot of the time, I just kept putting my faith in God and knowing he was putting us on the right path. Boy..Sometimes his timing just takes sooo long:) So as I sit here rambling on, know what ever is happening in your live good or bad there’s always a fresh path or a “Spring” start no matter the season. 

May you have a wonderful Monday and go buy yourself a Spring treat you deserve it! OX, D’Arcy

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5 Way’s to wear Camo pants

fur vest and camo pants

Fur vest and camo pants

Dressed up camo pants

pattern & texture mix

pattern mix outfit

Pattern mix Spring outfit

sorel boots

Casual look

casual look

Hello Beautiful’s,

Today I want to share a couple of fun tips with you!

Styling a pair of Camo pant’s 5 ways and different looks you can achieve with Camo pant’s, from casual to dressy. I love it when you can get different looks from one piece of clothing and I often tell my clients to think of more then one way to wear a piece of clothing before they purchase it. This really does help with over purchasing and finding piece you’ll get a lot of use out of.

Tips to camo….. First off you don’t have to stick to its Olive & black color theme.  In the first photo I did a playful outfit with a colorful fur vest! (that $8 deal I told you about in instastory!) The trick to this look is I anchored the bold vest with neutral black turtleneck and boots. The other tip is the vest had 2 of the colors in it as the camo, olive and black! This helps 2 patterns to play together. 

2nd outfit giving camo pants a dressier feel! Camo has a bit of a casual and weekend feel, but you can dress it up like I did here with pairing it with a chic black leather jacket, black turtle neck or sweater, and fun accessories and classic shoes.

3rd outfit is a great Winter weekend or casual outfit. Stripes with camo works when the stripe is bolder and has 1 color of the camo in it. In this case it’s a bold Black stripe. Paired with Winter accessories this gives a fun and playful vibe.

4th outfit is a fun way to add some Spring to your camo pants. I paired with a gingham off the shoulder top and an olive duster vest. The solid olive duster vest is what grounds the two patterns. Wearing the gingham and camo together only, you wouldn’t achieve the same look. Don’t have a olive duster? Think Olive jacket, vest or cardigan.

5th outfit is casual and piece’s everyone owns! Denim jacket, saying tee, Tennis shoes. Great look for a sports game, running kids around or shopping. This is a look that you can easily achieve and what makes it fun is the bold cuff bracelet.

A lot of these pieces are old and sold out but I am linking some similar pieces below along with some great sale items and SALES. Look in your closet and see what you have to try and copy one of the looks (or ALL)….Doesn’t have to be exact, Fashion is fun so play around with it. 

Do you have a question on styling or have an idea you would love to see in a post? Please leave a comment below and I would be happy to help.

I hope you have a wonderful week and be inspired to wear some camo! OX, D’Arcy

 

Shopping my looks:

Similar items: Muti colored vest 1 & vest 2 on sale, Camo jeggings, black turtle neck on Sale, Sorel boots, North face boots, olive duster vest or this  vest and this Darling Jacket, saying tee’s My Humble tee’s, Gingham shirt and some fun Spring pieces @BCBG and their having a huge 50% off Sale and Shopbop is having up to 70% off sale.

 

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4 International Woman’s Day outfits and information

touches of red 4 International Woman’s Day outfits using slogan tee’s

International Woman’s Day is TODAY and I wanted to show you a couple Fun way’s to wear all the cute Slogan tee’s in support of Woman supporting woman!  We all wear tee shirt ‘s and jean’s but I wanted to share some fun way’s to dress that up a bit.

Reminder to tune into Fox13 The Place at 1:00 today to view my Fashion segment on this fun topic!

Outfit

tee shirt and jeans

Tee from Old Navy, Sweater freeloader, Jeans Kut from the Kut

outfit

Tee old navy, Jeans Kut from the Kloth, Bag Cult Gaia, belt Gucci, denim jacket Kut from the Kloth, scarf Target, earrings Victor and Marc

outfit

Be the good tee by My sister’s tee, jeans kut from the kloth, sweater Target sold out, Shoes converse

Have you noticed your social media feed, office, or local coffee shop filling up with women dressed in red today – International Women’s Day. A  movement encouraging women to wear red to show their solidarity with the movement “The day without woman”  normally International woman’s day is represented with color’s of White, green & purple. But red is taken over to call attention to what it would be like without woman for one day. Read more here.

International Women’s Day is a worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements – from the political to the social – while calling for gender equality. It has been observed since the early 1900s and is now recognized each year on March 8. 

It is not affiliated with any one group, but brings together governments, women’s organizations, corporations and charities. The day is marked around the world with arts performances, talks, rallies, networking events, conferences and marches.

“A strong call to #PressforProgress.  A strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive.” Read more Here

Trending Hash tags
#metoo  =The hashtag is in support of all women who have been sexually harassed by someone.
#timesup =Legal Defense Fund provides subsidized legal support to those who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, or abuse in the workplace. TIME’S UP.
#pressforprogress = A strong call to motivate and unite friends, colleagues and whole communities to think, act and be gender inclusive in the work place.
#adaywithoutawoman =The goal is to highlight the economic power and significance that women have in the US and global economies, while calling attention to the economic injustices women and gender nonconforming people continue to face.  We play an indispensable role in the daily functions of life in all of society, through paid & unpaid, seen & unseen labor.
#BeBoldForChange = IWD campaign theme to rally for equal pay, created by the USA woman’s hockey team.
 
To help make a difference it’s great to support Woman owned business and purchase products that give back to the cause. Slogan tee’s, Mugs and Journal’s are just a few of the items I have been seeing.  Here’s a few of my favorite’s
Brunette The Label 
Cutest tee’s and mugs
10 products to support Woman’s day
One of my favorite quotes to celebrate woman….
“A woman is like a tea bag, you never know how strong she is until she’s in hot water!” Eleanor Roosevelt 
20+ Powerful Quotes to celebrate woman Here
 
Take time today to thank the woman in your life and maybe grab some lunch to celebrate “girl power” with a girlfriend. I am excited to say I will be spending the day with one of my long time girlfriend’s Meagan and we have some fun things in store after my tv segment  Lunch, a Fashion show at Anthropologie and a night in Salt lake city.
It’s so important to have good girlfriends they make a great support team and even more important to spend some girl time with them…A little time away from your your family I believe makes you a better mom and wife. A little time for yourself is a much needed little break and what better way then with a good girlfriend! 
So I hope you take sometime out for yourself today (even if it’s a bath)! OX, D’Arcy
 
Did you catch My Fashion segment on Fox13 The Place?
Click on link below to view
International Woman’s day Fashion Segment
 

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Day to Night Affordable Metallic outfit Idea

Seeing Stars and loving all this seasons’s metallic’s. Kut from the Kloth Jeans & Star sweater on SALE for $24, Tassel earrings Nordstrom ombre sold out so I linked the Solid colors.

I love that you can use this outfit day or night and that it really can be causal simply because it’s a Sweater & Jeans. Change out the Shoes and accessories to simple studded earrings and converse or bootie and you have a casual look. Looks that can change from day to night with just swapping out a couple of pieces makes going from work to dinner with ease.

  If you have been following me for awhile you know I am a big fan of Kut from the Kloth jeans. I love how they fit so when they come out with a new wash (this Metallic) or body style I am always up to grab a pair! The fabric is stretchy and the metallic gives them some glam.

Way’s you can try the metallic trend without breaking the bank…..

The metallic’s this season add a playfulness that any age can wear without being over the top. Really who doesn’t want a little sparkle! Not sure how you feel about metallic’s? Try it in a small dose! Like the sweater I am wearing. It’s on sale which makes it a reasonable way to try a trend. Want to make a bolder step? Try the jeans.. Kut from the Kloth is having a But one get one 50% off sale right NOW! If you haven’t tried Kut nows the time! 

Talking about sparkle look at these shoes! More details about them at the bottom of this post. You know I am a shoe girl and I love different shoes. I really feel the shoes can make or break the outfit. Buying different & unique shoes can take a regular pair of jeans and a plain tee or sweater into a statement outfit. If you notice I rarely have on a basic pair of shoes….Shoes can finish the outfit or Make your outfit pop! Next time you go shoe shopping… Pick the color over black or grab a print! Make a statement! Get the shoes girl!!!

More about HOW Shoes can Make an outfit!coming Next week

high heels

Crystal and Ice Open toed Badgley Mischka shoes (sold out) Similar shoe here

More details on my look….

Nail polish Opi Gel, bracelet Zenzii, Lip Stick-Lip crayon Marc Jacobs color Send nudes

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I hope my tips are helping you to look and feel fabulous! Have any questions simply leave a comment.

OX, D’Arcy

 

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Happy New Year….Bringing in 2018 Outfit

thinking outside of your closet

New Years eve outfit using my hubby’s velvet tuxedo jacket!

Happy New Year!

Wishing you all the best in 2018 with many blessing’s and I  hope you can make ALL your dreams come true.

I wanted to share with you a fun little outfit I created for New year’s with my favorite item from my Hubby’s closet! He’s velvet tuxedo jacket (Jcrew)…Although it’s a little big it works! It adds balances with having tight bottoms. I paired it with a fun sequins tank top (old), black jeggings by Kut from the Kloth, metallic rose gold Clutch  similar here and New Years worthy shoes by Badgley Mischka similar here.

I love thinking outside the box when it comes to creating a outfit and who say’s everything has to be new! Go dig in your hubby’s closet & see what you could barrow to dress up. I also like to search through my closet and find pieces I haven’t worn in awhile and create an outfit from that piece. In this case I found this cute cream sequined tank top. It’s amazing what can get “LOST” in your closet! 

I don’t know about you but I really do like to stay home for New Year’s eve. (every once in awhile it’s fun to go to a party) Growing up it was Tradition to get into Pj’s, cousins came over to play games & watch movies and my mom made a appetizer dinner for snacking all night and we tried to stay up for the ball drop. Having this kind of night with my family is relaxing after all the hustle of the Holiday’s. What’s your New year’s tradition?

Make sure to check back tomorrow for a peek at one of my favorite Christmas gifts…Hint I had to wrap it myself! OX, D’Arcy

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Holiday Outfits Fox 13 Fashion segment

Holiday Outfits, Fox13 The Place, Fashion segment

Casual to dressy, A couple of festive Holiday looks I styled for The Place using clothes from Chic Style

fashion segment

Holiday fashion

My Holiday look, Pants and leather Jacket by Kut from the Kloth, Sweater from Target on SALE $24.99, clutch TjMax and pom pom heel by Gianni Bini

Happy Holiday’s!

I wanted to Share with you my Fashion segment I did on Fox 13 The Place last Friday, on Holiday looks you can create from casual to dressy at affordable pricing. Here’s the link to watch the show Fashion segment on The Place 

I have been lucky enough to have had a monthly fashion segment on Fox 13 The place, once a month for the last year and half. It’s been really fun to share affordable & on trend fashion and easy to create looks for every age especially us moms. To see past shows visit my blog post here…. October 2016 fashion Segment, November 2016, December 2016 Fashion segment, fashion Segment, January 2017 fashion Segment, February 2017 fashion Segment, March 2017 fashion Segment, April 2017 fashion Segment, May 2017 fashion Segment, June 2017 fashion Segment, July 2017 fashion Segment, August 2017 fashion Segment, September 2017 fashion Segment, October 2017 fashion Segment, November 2017 fashion Segment (working on creating a Fox 13 tab for easy viewing)

I am looking forward to 2018 as I will be working with other brands and small boutiques to bring you great segments with great styling and affordable fashion for every age. Mark your calendar January 12th I have a segment on work out wear trends for 2018. Plus I have the pleasure of dressing the Gift of Glam Winner who will be featured that day as well. 

I hope you will watch a show or 2 and if you have any questions leave a comment and I would be happy answer any question. OX, D’Arcy

 

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Thanksgiving looks for Fox 13 Fashion segment

Fox 13 The Place Thanksgiving Holiday looks

The set on The place of Fox 13

Fashion, outfits, fashion stylist

To Watch the segment view on link below

Fox 13 Fashion Segment

Thanksgiving is a fun Holiday with families celebrating in All different ways. I put together looks that work for watching football, heading out to shop, having a nice dinner party or going out for a fancy buffet dinner. I hope some of these fun outfits help inspire your Thanksgiving Holiday look.

Need help putting together outfits from your very own closet? I help you create fun looks with YOUR own clothes. Contact me or leave a comment for more details.

Hope you have a great fall day! OX, D’Arcy

Thanks to my cute Mom Models, Wendy, Melissa, Jen

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Welcome to my blog, Where I share Fashion and lifestyle over 40. A Former Clothing Boutique owner, Interior designer by Trade! Boy mom, Sharing Tips, DIY’s, Recipes, Home inspiration, Ways to style what you own and create ways to look & feel stylish at any age! I love a good deal and I adore luxury! I share how I mix both. While sneaking in Chats about midlife issues. Midlife Now, isn’t what it was for our moms!
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Hello my name is D’Arcy and I am a 54 year old , s Hello my name is D’Arcy and I am a 54 year old , styling Gingham & mixing Carmel and orange for a Fall transition look….while sharing a little advice✔️😉

What makes you happy?
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You’ll wear these pieces on repeat all season long.

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Melanoma Cancer Journey Part 8 — 8 month Update— Melanoma Cancer Journey 
Part 8

— 8 month Update—

 4 month after my First laser treatment.

➡️Slide through the video clips and photos for ALL the updates➡️

I was diagnosed in December, Surgery in January and my first laser in February. Then 1 ever 6 weeks since.

I’ve been sharing this Journey in hopes to help encourage you to make a skin check up appointment. 

🚨Melanoma Cancer is deadly and very different from Skin Cancer.

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